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<div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span><span><span><span>Of the many San Francisco Activities available near Hotel Union Square, visiting the sea lions at Pier 39 is always a popular choice. While a contingent of sea lions remains year round, the bulk of the raft of these personable creatures come to sun and frolic in January. If you’re staying at our San Francisco Hotel in winter, be sure to set aside a day to see the 900 sea lions that make Pier 39 their winter home.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><strong><span><span>How It Started?</span></span></strong><br /><span><span>There weren’t always sea lions at Pier 39. It began in 1990. Following a devastating earthquake, a few sea lions came along and started frequenting the pier. Over the years, the numbers continued to grow. Because the pier has lots of food for the sea lions, and provides protection from predators, it’s a perfect, safe place for them to live.</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p>If you’re staying at our San Francisco Hotel in winter, be sure to set aside a day to see the 900 sea lions that make Pier 39 their winter home.</p>
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<p><span><span><strong><span><span>Fun Sea Lion Facts</span></span></strong></span></span></p>
<ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>A group of sea lions in the water is called a raft. On land, they are called a colony.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>The average male California sea lion weighs 660 pounds. The females are much smaller with an average weight of 220 pounds.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Sea lions are known for their noisy barking. Interestingly, they are related to dogs as both are caniformes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Want to easily tell the difference between a seal and sea lion? Look at the ears. Seals do not have external ear flaps, but sea lions do.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul><figure role="group" class="caption caption-img align-right"><img alt="Close up of a sea lion" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4c62567e-6c13-4ca7-a437-3425984a0bba" height="250" src="http://hotelunionsquare.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/rsz_adobestock_127206369.jpg" width="375" /><figcaption>Isn't she lovely? See if you can get your own fabulous shot of these popular San Francisco residents. </figcaption></figure><p><span><span><strong><span><span>What You Should Know</span></span></strong><br /><span><span>Sea lions are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Because of that, it is illegal for visitors to harass, touch or even feed the sea lions. But don’t worry; there is plenty of food for them to feast on nearby!</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><strong><span><span>Other Things to Do at Pier 39</span></span></strong><br /><span><span>It’s easy to make a day of spending time at Pier 39. In addition to the sea lions, there are many other popular attractions to visit while you’re there including:</span></span></span></span></p>
<ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Aquarium of the Bay</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>7D Experience</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Musical Stairs</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>San Francisco Carousel</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Sea Lion Center</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Magowan’s Infinite Mirror Maze</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul><p><span><span><span><span>You can also enjoy street performers, and grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants located nearby. If you’re planning a winter visit then add this San Francisco Activity to your list of things to do. As you plan your stay, view our <a href="http://hotelunionsquare.com/rooms">Guest Rooms & Suites </a>and our current list of </span></span><span><span><a href="http://hotelunionsquare.com/offers">Special Offers</a>, browse some <a href="http://hotelunionsquare.com/node/142">Hotel FAQs</a>, </span></span><span><span>and then make reservations online or by calling 415.969.2301.</span></span></span></span></p></div>
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